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Registered Scottish Charity SC055231

Planting Seedsof Belonging,Growing StrongerTogether.

We are a grassroots community hub based in Milngavie, fighting isolation, poverty, and inequality. We foster integration and community cohesion for refugees, asylum seekers, ethnic minorities, and isolated individuals.

  • 100% Free Activities
  • Volunteer & Grassroots Run
  • East Dunbartonshire Hub
New Roots Scotland — Registered Scottish Charity

Grassroots refugee and community integration charity in Glasgow and East Dunbartonshire. Free, volunteer-led programmes across Scotland.

Our Core Mission

“Everyone belongs here.
Real welcome.
Real belonging.
Real roots.
No cost, no conditions
just an open door.”

A community built by the people it serves. Because belonging is something we make together.

Community Cohesion

How We Make a Difference

Through volunteer-led programs and active community drop-ins, we build bridges between diverse groups to establish a stronger, more resilient society.

Foster Integration

Creating welcoming environments where refugees, asylum seekers, and local Scots build meaningful relationships and support networks.

Fight Isolation & Poverty

Delivering fully free programs, workshops, and drop-ins that break down social and economic barriers in East Dunbartonshire and Glasgow.

Good Health & Wellbeing

Promoting physical fitness and mental health through volunteer-led boxing classes, dance, and psychology workshops for all ages.

Volunteers working outdoors together
100% Free
Free programmes
5
Community dance class in a bright hall
Sessions weekly
2×
A wellbeing and psychology workshop
A free boxing class led by a volunteer coach
SDG 3Good Health & Wellbeing
OSCR RegisteredSC055231
Tea and conversation at a community drop-in
SDG 10Reduced Inequalities
A community gathering celebrating together

Our Strategic Impact

Aligning with Global Goals

New Roots Scotland actively aligns its community development initiatives with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to maximize systemic local impact.

We envision a welcoming, vibrant,and resilient Scotland.

  • 01SDG 1No Poverty
  • 03SDG 3Good Health & Wellbeing
  • 04SDG 4Quality Education
  • 10SDG 10Reduced Inequalities
  • 17SDG 17Partnerships for the Goals
New Roots Scotland